Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lille Airport (LIL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lille Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Barcelona and Lille are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BCN to LIL flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Lille (and then seeing more of France!) is a snap with Volotea. This popular airline has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lille Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Volotea on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lille Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between BCN and LIL:
Geneve Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lille Airport (LIL)
$57 is currently the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lille Airport flight. Return flights start at $130. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to LIL.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lille Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from BCN to LIL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lille Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lille Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at Lille Airport (LIL)
Consider booking a hotel near LIL if you're taking a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lille Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Lille Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and discover more of Lille and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Lille Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Lille Airport (LIL) to central Lille
Lille Airport to the centre of Lille has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Lille Airport (LIL)
September is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lille Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Lille in April.
The warmest month in Lille is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lille Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to LIL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of France
You've visited Lille, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Journey about 209 kilometres south to Paris to check off its top sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Strasbourg is another standout destination in France and is around 402 kilometres south-east of Lille. No journey is complete without seeing Palais Rohan, European Parliament Strasbourg and Musee d'Art Moderne et Contemporain.